The Bathurst 1000 race typically takes between six and seven hours to complete. The race consists of 161 laps covering a total distance of 1,000.29 kilometers (621.6 miles) at the Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, Australia. Actual race time depends on factors like Safety Car periods, which slow the race to safely remove crashed cars from the track. For example, in 2024, the race was completed in just under six hours (5 hours, 58 minutes, and 3 seconds), which was a record time aided by minimal Safety Car interruptions and fast average speeds over the course.